We have collected a number of experts in a variety of topics that are important to moms — everything from health and fitness to new baby questions to maternal health, and much more!
Meet our current Mom’s Zone bloggers ….
Girl Talk over a Cup of Joe
Sara Francis Fujimura is a freelance writer and mom living in the East Valley. Locally, her work has appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Arizona Woman, and Gilbert Good Living. Sara loves to travel and play music with her husband, Toshi, and their two children, Katie and Andy. |
Music & Your Children
Maureen Conlin is an early childhood music educator/entertainer and owner of Happy Notes Music encouraging young children to explore, experience and create music. She is a S*ceeds Registered Trainer participating in the Statewide Child Care and Early Education Development System and a member of NAEYC. Maureen has just completed her third music CD and has been a speaker at various conferences. She is also a monthly contributor to Kids Celebrate Magazine. |
Mom’s Zone Baby Expert
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Your Potential Power Blog
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Mommy Fitness Blog
Jennifer Myers Jennifer Myers is the owner of Stroller Strides of Chandler and Gilbert. She holds national certifications in Personal Training and Weight Management from ACE and Boot Camp and Running Instructor certifications from NESTA. Jennifer continues her education in pre and postnatal fitness. Jennifer’s primary focus is on the health and fitness of women, especially mothers! She credits her motherhood experiences as being her driving force for a healthy and happy lifestyle. |
I’m Not Suffering From Insanity…I’m Enjoying It!
Tara is a Southern native who moved to Phoenix a couple of years before starting a family. She has a different perspective on life and tries to find the humor in most situations. Tara’s blog will be a hodgepodge of her life mixed in with the events of the Valley for our readers’ enjoyment. |
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Trisha Lucas is an early childhood development expert who has worked in the field for over 18 years. She has a degree from Arizona State University in Family Resource and Human Development. Trisha is the Education Director at Desert Sun Child Development Center in Chandler. Desert Sun is a non-profit school that offers parent/toddler classes, preschool classes and a kindergarten class. Trisha is married with two children, a 10 year old and a 4 year old. She has a passion for working with young children and supporting parents in their parenting journey. |
The Coupon Lady
Nina Brannock is a Coupon Instructor who teaches consumers how to save money on their groceries. She has appeared on several valley news programs. Nina has taught thousands of people how to cut their grocery budget in half by pairing coupons with sale items. She teaches free classes in Gilbert, does valley wide in-home classes, speaks at clubs and luncheons and teaches Community Education Classes at Maricopa Community College. |
Organizing for Moms Nancy Nemitz Nancy Nemitz is a professional organizer and owner of Create the Space Professional Organizing.  Jill Graham
Author of Beyond an Apple, professional organizer and owner of Operation: Organize, Jill works primarily with busy moms and professionals who seek her residential expertise with creative products and solutions. |
Maddycakes Muse – Party Planner
Michelle Burt is the owner and party planner for Maddycakes located in Scottsdale, AZ. She has spent her whole life planning parties and after much encouragement from family and friends, she started a business doing weddings and social events. She has done hundreds of weddings, baby and bridal showers, and over the top birthday parties. |
